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Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelRDXTiguan
TrimBaseR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $37,650
Base Invoice $30,646 $36,145
Technology Package 3,100  
AWD 2,000 1,955
Technology Package 2,843  
AWD 1,834 1,877
Options (change) 5,100 1,955
Options (change) 4,677 1,877
Destination 885 865
Total Price $38,880 $40,470
Total Invoice $36,208 $38,887

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,656
Model Year20122015
ModelRDXTiguan
TrimBaseR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/40-19
Total Price$38,880$40,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$39,405
Total Invoice$36,208$38,887
Adjustments for Features0-1,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,208$37,864

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122015
ModelRDXTiguan
TrimBaseR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,725$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,023

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122015
ModelRDXTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in102.5 in
Length180.7 in174.5 in
Width73.6 in71.2 in
Height65.2 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft356.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%

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